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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The engine does not
start.
1. No spark.
Check the spark plug. Take off the spark plug,
place the spark plug cap on the spark plug and
place the spark plug on the metal cylinder. Pull
the starter and check if there are sparks on the
top of the spark plug. If there are no sparks
repeat procedure with a new spark plug. If still no
sparks contact local dealer.
2. No fuel.
Press the fuel primer. If the problem persists,
contact your local dealer.
3. “Drowned” engine.
Remove the spark plug and turn the trimmer so
that the spark plug hole faces the ground. Switch
the choke to “RUN” and pull the starter 10-15
times. Clean the spark plug and fit it again. You
may also replace the spark plug. Pull the starter 3
times with the choke switched to “RUN”. If the
engine does not start, move the choke to “Choke”
and normal starting procedure is used. If the
engine still does not start, repeat the procedure
with a new spark plug.
4. The starter must be pulled
harder than when the
machine was new.
Contact your local dealer.
The engine starts but
does not accelerate.
The carburetor needs
adjustment.
Contact your local dealer.
The engine starts but
can only run on full
power and on half choke
The carburetor must be
adjusted, repaired or
cleaned.
Contact your local dealer.
The engine does not run
on full power and
smokes heavily.
1. Check the mix of the fuel. Use new fuel with the correct mix.
2. The air filter is dirty
Clean or replace.
3. The carburetor needs
adjustment.
Contact your local dealer.
The engine starts, runs,
and accelerates but
Cannot run idle.
The carburetor needs
adjustment.
Contact your local dealer.
The line cannot be pulled
forward.
1. The line is melted
together.
Replace. You may be using the tool too close to
stones and walls.
2. Too little line.
Fit more line.
3. The line is worn short.
Pull out more line while alternately pressing the
line head down and letting go.
4. The line is entangled.
Remove the line from the spool and fit it again.
5. The rotations of the
engine are too slow.
Pull out more line at full speed.
Grass is wrapped around
the gear head or line
head.
1. Tall grass is cut at base.
Cut the grass from the top and downwards.
2. The trimmer is not used at
full speed.
Use the trimmer at full speed.
The spool head is
difficult to turn.
The threads are dirty,
damaged or full of grass.
Clean the threads and grease or change the
spool head. Remove any grass.
Oil leaks from the
exhaust
1. The trimmer is not used
on full power.
Use full power
2. Check the mix of the fuel. Use new fuel and correct two-stroke mix.
3. The air filter is dirty.
Clean or replace.
4. The carburetor needs
adjustment.
Contact your local dealer.
